Jacob Broom (Delaware)

Jacob Broom was born October 17, 1752
He was the son of a blacksmith turned into a farmer
He held a variety of local offices
He became an assistant burgess
He was a dedicated supporter of a strong central government

Citations:

http://www.oslis.org/resources/cm/mlacitationss

http://www.history.army.mil/books/revwar/ss/broom.htm